The Lung Association of Nova Scotia
6331 Lady Hammond Rd # 200 B3K 2S2 Halifax, NS, Canada

We're pleased introduce our latest (and possibly youngest) donors, Maddy and Eli. Full disclosure - they may be related to the boss ;-)

February can be a difficult month, as distraction of the holidays are far behind us and in most places around Canada, spring is still many weeks away. How do you keep your mind and body healthy? We have a free brochure to help you stay mentally and physically fit during these challenging times. http://ow.ly/30nJ50Dp3iV

Applications for our 2021 Legacy Research Grant are now open. The Legacy Research Grant is intended to provide funding in support of high quality, leading-edge, respiratory-related research in Nova Scotia, that will help to manage and prevent lung disease. ... Once again, we are offering up to $50,000 in grant money, thanks to a partnership with RESEARCHns For more information visit https://ns.lung.ca/legacy-research-grant

It takes most smokers multiple attempts to #QuitSmoking. If you smoke, never give up trying to quit. Every attempt gets you closer to better health.

Learn how to supercharge your quit attempt with nicotine substitutes or medications. Nicotine replacement therapy or NRTs can help. Ask your doctor or pharmacist. Your insurance may even cover the cost. #QuitSmoking

Its always wonderful to see our Radon Detector Library Loan program launching in other parts of the country! Short-term radon detectors are still available to borrow at libraries across Nova Scotia. However, Health Canada recommends long term testing to get an accurate reading of radon in your home. Call the Lung Association of Nova Scotia at 902-443-8141 or visit us online to order your test kit today (ns.lung.ca)!... https://www.trailtimes.ca//radon-screening-kits-available/

Welcome to our newest Health Promotion student, Kaiying Zhu. Kaiying is a 4th year Dalhousie University student who is working on a special project around youth vaping. We're very excited about the work Kaiying is doing and can't wait to share details as she gets further along in her project.

#DYK Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Canada? It is expected to claim more lives than breast, colorectal and pancreatic cancer combined per year. #LungHealthStats #LungCancerAwareness #LungMonth https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/lung-disease/lung-cancer

1-in-5 Nova Scotians have lung disease. These people are among the most vulnerable to both influenza and coronavirus. Do your part to protect the most vulnerable by getting your flu shot today. #FluShot #Immunize

We want to give a huge shoutout to Noel Pendergast for all his work on our Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program. Noel has been working with Respiratory Therapy students from Dalhousie University's School of Health Sciences, to help us refurbish PAP machines for Nova Scotians who are unable to afford therapy for sleep apnea (He's also been a long-time volunteer with LANS). Even though Noel has accepted a new position as the Director of the Centre for Collaborative Clinical Learn...ing and Research, he is working to transition the Sleep Apnea partnership to another member of the Dal team. Thank you Noel - for all you do for lung health, and for the support you always give to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia! We wish you well in your new position! <3

Our intern, Lacey gave a great presentation on a Quit Vaping app for teens and young adults that is being used in the US. This presentation was a part of Lacey's course requirements, and she knocked it out of the park! #AwesomeInterns #AlwaysLearning

Have you or someone you know been recently diagnosed with COPD? We have many resources on our website for people with COPD. Find some resources here: https://www.lung.ca/copd

#DYK E-cigarettes contain a number of toxic chemicals? These same chemicals are found in lead paint, gasoline, embalming liquid, wildfire smoke, vehicle exhaust and cigarettes. #LungHealthStats https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/vaping-what-you-need-know

Please support us by choosing the Lung Association of Nova Scotia to be the recipient of the $5,000 https://www.canadahelps.org/en/givingtuesday-pledge/

1 in 5 Nova Scotians has lung disease. The Lung Association of Nova Scotia has been working to improve lung health in our province for over 100 years. Please consider giving today to support our ongoing work. http://ow.ly/7l0S50C68tt #LungMonth #ChristmasSeals

Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see, smell or taste radon, but it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause 16% of all lung cancers. Get your test kit today: http://ow.ly/3KiK50Cj04R #LungMonth #RadonAwareness #LungCancerAwarenessMonth

#DYK More than 14,000 Canadians die each year due to air pollution? #LungHealthStats #LungMonth https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/air-quality

Congratulations to William Fougere for winning today’s 50/50 draw, with a jackpot of $225! **Update** William has generously donated his winnings back to the Lung Association of Nova Scotia! Thanks Will

Congratulations to our Fund Development Assistant, Jamie Bender Kerbel, for receiving the Canadian Lung Association's YOUTH AWARD. This award is given to a youth aged 10-25, for outstanding dedication and commitment to lung health; whose personal activities or leadership are considered instrumental in advancing the activities of the Lung Association. We couldn't be more proud <3 Canadian Lung Association

Today is #WorldLungDay. Lung health is of particular importance during these challenging times. We continue to fight on your behalf for better policies, fund life-saving research and provide lung health information resources. For latest information about COVID-19 and your lung health visit our page. http://ow.ly/5DCP50BfYCf

Tomorrow is #WorldLungDay. We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to learn more about what we do. We have joined other Canadian health charities in a campaign to showcase how #healthcharitieshelp. Learn more about and share with your friends to help your favourite charity that’s struggling for air during these difficult times. http://ow.ly/d4Hl50BfYpP

The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, today announced that the Government of Canada has signed agreements with Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to secure up to 72 million doses of their COVID-19 adjuvanted recombinant protein-based vaccine candidate https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-signs-new-agre

Did you know that after just 8 hours of quitting smoking you will experience health benefits? Learn more of the benefits to quitting smoking and resources to help you quit here: https://ns.lung.ca//smo/smoke-free-now-challenge-resources

Enjoy running or are ready to give it try? Join the Lung Association for the Virtual Blue Nose Charity Challenge and sign up to run in one of seven virtual races! You can help send kids with lung disease to Camp Treasure Chest next summer! Learn more: https://bluenosemarathon.com/

To order a radon test kit, visit www.ns.lung.ca/our-programs/get-radon-kit

Are you gonna Give’r in this year’s virtual @BNMarathon? Join the LANS Charity Challenge team and raise urgent funds to help send kids with lung disease to camp next summer! Learn more about our Charity Challenge and how to register: https://raceroster.com//253/scotiabank-blue-nose-marathon

Smoking is highly addictive. Your health is not something to experiment with. Learn more tobacco and smoking statistics: https://www.lung.ca//lung-s/smoking-and-tobacco-statistics

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia welcomes Lacey Sutherland to the LANS team. Lacey is joining us from @DalhousieU, and will be working as a Health Initiatives Assistant.

Many thanks to Noel Pendergast, who stopped by the office yesterday to volunteer his time and skills to support our Sleep Apnea Refurbishment Program. Thanks to Noel, more Nova Scotians will be breathing easier at night. <3

Congrats to BC for launching a new lung cancer screening program. With early detection, lung cancer patients will be diagnosed earlier, providing more treatment options and the chance of a better prognosis. Do you think Nova Scotia should have a lung cancer screening program? https://ckpgtoday.ca//british-columbia-first-province-to-/

Getting your flu vaccine is more important than ever this year. The flu vaccine helps to protect you and your loved ones from flu and can also reduce the burden on hospitals and healthcare systems. Learn more about flu vaccine benefits: http://ow.ly/J6hS50Bg0Tk

Are you doing the VIRTUAL Bluenose Marathon? Why not make the most out of your run by running for a great cause and join our virtual Charity Challenge! Join the Charity Challenge and raise funds for lung health. This year’s Charity Challenge will be helping send kids with lung disease to Camp Treasure Chest. Learn more here: link... IG: We want you on our team! Take part in the virtual Charity Challenge and register on behalf of the Lung Association when you sign up for this year’s Blue Nose Marathon. The link to register is in our bio!

Need another reason to quit smoking? https://www.thestar.com//as-pandemic-forces-change-its-a-g

Did you know ragweed season is in full swing in September? This can wreak havoc on your child’s allergies, possibly leading to an asthma flare-up. One of the ways you can help your child’s asthma this school season is ensuring his or her allergies are under control. #SeptemberSpike https://www.lung.ca/lung-hea/lung-disease/asthma/treatment

DYK your old car could make a contribution to lung health? Donate it through Car Heaven! They will pick up your car and make sure it is recycled responsibly. The proceeds will be donated to a charitable organization of your choice. There are no fees to you or the charity and your vehicle is always towed away for free! Learn more here: https://ns.lung.ca//junk-your-old-car-support-lung-associa

We would like to welcome Jin Choi, our newest Health Initiatives Assistant, to the LANS team!

Meet Jong Sung Kim. He and his team at Dalhousie University have been awarded a $25,000 LANS Legacy Research Grant in partnership with RESEARCHns to conduct research relating to youth vaping.

Meet Dr. Denys Khaperskyy. He and his team at Dalhousie University have been awarded a $25,000 LANS Legacy Research Grant in partnership with RESEARCHns, to conduct research relating to COVID-19 treatments

#SeptemberSpike can be even more challenging this year due to #COVID-19. Read our latest blog to learn how to manage it. https://www.lung.ca/blog/getting-ready-back-school-2020

If your child has asthma, you may be familiar with the September Spike, which is an increase in asthma symptoms that often occurs when children go back to school. If you are choosing to send your child back to school, we recommend having your children start their asthma medication a couple weeks before school starts to help maintain control before the September Spike hits. Talk to your child’s healthcare provider about additional steps you may consider if your child has asthma, is going back to school and will be required a face mask. https://www.lung.ca/asthma

If your child is returning to school this September, one way you can help protect him/her from COVID-19 is with a mask. Refer to your local guidelines to know whether or not your child will be required to wear a face mask. Follow our tips on non-medical face masks when teaching your child how to put on and remove a mask. http://ow.ly/UrHl50BfYeW

The Honorable Randy Delorey shows his support for our Radon Detector Library Loan Program, by purchasing two kits for his local library in Antigonish. He dropped the kits off this morning to The People's Place: Antigonish Town and County Library To inquire about borrowing a radon detector from the library in Antigonish, check out the online catalogue at:... http://www.parl.ns.ca/locations/antigonish.php For all other areas, check your local library's online catalogue.

If you’ve been diagnosed with #lungcancer, it can feel very overwhelming. Get informed about the various treatments available and ask the right questions.... Visit: https://www.lung.ca/lung/lung-disease/lung-cancer/treatment

Pneumonia is serious and can be life threatening for some. Learn more about pneumonia and what you can do to lower your risk: https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/lung-disease/pneumonia

We recognize that for many going to the hospital can be something they want to avoid amidst this pandemic. However, we want to remind all Nova Scotians that if you are experiencing serious health issues you should head to your local emergency department

Movement is a great way to improve and maintain lung health (and overall health). How do YOU #MakeYourMove? Make Your Move Doctors Nova Scotia

Illness and the need for health charities don’t stop because of crisis. In fact, the need is greater than ever. Canada’s health charities need federal government support to continue to help deliver critical services and conduct ... vital research now and once the COVID-19 pandemic passes. Members of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada share how these organizations support the wellness and quality of life of Canadians. #healthcharitieshelp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCGvkYWbR2Y See more

More Canadians indicate they are going to get the flu shot this year amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Will YOU be getting the flu shot? https://globalnews.ca//coronavirus-flu-vaccine-survey/amp/

Who are the researchers looking to find new treatments for #lungcancer? Read the story of Javad Alizadeh and his work. https://www.lung.ca//lab-how-canadian-lung-association-hel